Climbing & Mountaineering

Climbing and mountaineering takes in indoor and sport climbing, traditional and alpine routes, via ferratas and glacier travel. This section covers climbing shoes, harnesses, ropes, carabiners, belay devices, helmets, chalk, crampons, ice axes, mountaineering boots and via ferrata sets. Much of this equipment is personal protective equipment, so check that it carries the CE mark and is designed for the kind of climbing you do. Textile gear such as ropes and harnesses ages with use and time: follow the maker's inspection and retirement guidance.